Belvidere / Boone County Guide 2016

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Summer Guide

2016 2016

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2016 2 016 Schedule of Events Colorvibe 5K Race Boone County Fairgrounds, thecolorvibe.com......................................................................................................May 28 Memorial Day Parade 9:30 AM Downtown Belvidere, 815-544-2014..................................................................................................May 30 Belvidere Park Pool (Grady Pool) 916 West Lincoln Avenue, 815-547-4500.......................................................................June 1-Aug 14 American Cancer Society - Relay For Life Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 815-229-1287................................................................................June 4 Hooked On Fishing Spencer Conservation Area, 815-547-7935, www.cooncreekcasters.org............................................................June 4 Belvidere Youth Baseball Ice Cream Social Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Todd Humphrey 815-988-7253...................................................June 5 Concerts in the Park 6:30 PM at Belvidere Park’s Baltic Mill, 815-544-6242.........................................Sunday Evenings June 5 - July 17 Healthy Living Expo Belvidere North High School, 815-544-9893.......................................................................................................June 7 Safety Town Day Camp Laurel Ratcliffe 815-547-6173, laurel.ratcliffe@aim.com..........................................................................June 7-10 Summer Cinema 8 PM Belvidere Park’s Baltic Mill, 815-544-6242.............................................................................................................June 10 Tin Butchers’ Annual “Scrap Drive” & Swap Meet Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Sam 815-973-9304, www.scrapdrive.com.....................June 11 4-H Open Horse Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Outdoor Arena, Melissa Irwin 815-544-3710...............................................................June 11 Zurko Late Night Flea Market Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Robert Zurko 715-526-9769, robertzurko@aol.com........................................June 18 Curry Gem Auction Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Dairy Barn, Gary Curry 815-544-2772..............................................................................June 25 Charity Tractor Pull Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Ed Kasper 309-208-0117..................................................................................................June 25 Illinois Paint Horse Association Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Jerry Wyrick 309-826-3634, jwyrick300@ctechinternet.com............June 25 8th Annual Outdoor Alternative Art Fair The Brick Cafe & Gallery, 615 S. State, 815-547-7586.....................................................June 25

HERITAGE DAYS - All Kinds Of Events!

Downtown Belvidere & Boone County Fairgrounds - Friday Evening, Saturday & Sunday, June 24-26 www. facebook.com/belvidereheritagedays • 815-544-2612 • See Our Ad On Page 27

Heritage Days Kansas City BBQ Competition 10 AM-3 PM Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 815-544-2612.....................................................June 25 Heritage Days Paint on State, Downtown Belvidere 10 AM-4 PM, 815-544-2612..............................................................................June 25 Heritage Days Live Music Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 815-544-2612.........................................................................................................June 25 Heritage Days Parade 3 PM, Downtown Belvidere, 815-544-2612.....................................................................................................June 26 Heritage Days Fireworks 9 PM, Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 815-544-2612................................................................................................June 26 Summer Cinema 8 PM Belvidere Park’s Baltic Mill, 815-544-6242................................................................................................................July 1 Kirkland 4th of July Celebration www.kirkland4thofJuly.com............................................................................................................July 1-4 B Bar C Interstate Horse Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Lynn 815-547-6866...........................................................................................July 3 4-H Open Driving Horse Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Arena, Melissa Irwin 815-544-3710...................................................................July 9 Blackhawk Kennel Club Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Brian Meyer 815-332-4848...................................................................................July 14-15 Kishwaukee Kennel Club Dog Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Brian Meyer 815-332-4848..............................................................July 16-17 4-H Dog & Cat Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Melissa Irwin 815-544-3710.............................................................................................July 16 Miniature Horse Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Jean Estes 815-964-2146........................................................................................July 16-17 Summer Cinema 8:00 PM Belvidere Park’s Baltic Mill, 815-544-6242.........................................................................................................July 22 Chicagoland Mopar Car Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Roger or Diane Schmeling 815-544-3147, cmcrvc@comcast.net..............July 22-24 VFW Support The Troops Yearly Fundraiser VFW Post 1461, 1310 W. Lincoln Ave., 815-544-2014...............................................July 24 North Boone Fire District 3 Chicken BBQ 2428 Main St., Caledonia................................................................................................July 31 North Boone District 3 Firefighters Assoc. Street Dance 305 W. Grove St., Poplar Grove..........................................................August 6 Carpathon Coon Creek Castors, 815-547-7935................................................................................................................................August 6 Boone County Fair Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Rte. 76, Belvidere,815-544-2900..................................................................August 9-14 7th Annual St. Jude’s Benefit Ride Hammertime Sports, Loretta 815-544-5800..........................................................................August 20 Poplar Grove Airport Fly-In Pancake Breakfast 11619 IL Rt. 76, Poplar Grove, www.poplargroveairmotive.com......................August 21 Annual Ice Cream Social Bo. Co. Historical Society & Museum, 314 S. State St., www.bchmuseum.org..............................................August 23

Schedule Continued On Page 39

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Page 5 WELCOME TO BELVIDERE & BOONE COUNTY Dear Belvidere Guide Reader, Hello and welcome to Belvidere, “Illinois’ City of Murals”! I am pleased to share with you all that our beautiful, thriving community has to offer. I invite you to use this guide and find out more about why Belvidere is such a great place to live and raise a family or open a business.

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Belvidere, which means “beautiful to view,” is located on the Kishwaukee River, considered to be one of the most pristine rivers in Illinois. Murals depicting Belvidere’s rich history have turned our downtown into a work of art and are a sight to behold on many of our buildings.

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OF BELVIDERE

Life is good in Belvidere! We have a spirited community, excellent school district, strong local labor force, and a progressive city government that are teaming up to build a better Belvidere. Whether you are already a Belvidere resident, thinking of becoming one, or just visiting, we’re glad you’re here!

Yours truly,

Pictured: Spaghetti & Meatball Pie Mike Chamberlain Mayor of Belvidere On behalf of Belvidere Township, I hope this guide helps you to enjoy all that Belvidere/Boone County has to offer. Township government is the oldest form of government in North America, beginning in 1636 and in Illinois in 1848. Belvidere Township began in 1850 There are nine townships in Boone County and these elected officials represent what is most commonly referred to as the government closest to the people. General Assistance, Property Assessment, and Road & Bridge Maintenance are the three basic services provided by our Township. Other services provide a link to the community that includes, but is not limited to, senior citizens programs, youth programs, assistance to the disabled, and cemetery maintenance. Townships serve their citizens from the cradle to the grave.

Enjoy all that Boone County and especially Belvidere Township has to offer, this is truly a great place to live and visit, our people care. Visit on the web at www.belvideretownship.org. See our ad on page 33.

Patrick J. Murphy Patrick J. Murphy Belvidere Township Supervisor BELVIDERE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 130 South State St., #300 is located inside the PNC Bank building, Downtown Belvidere. The Chamber serves visitors as a community information center offering maps, Boone County calendar of events and a variety of information covering Belvidere and Boone County. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch); call the chamber at 815-544-HELP (4357) for more information. Also visit us on the web at http://www.BelvidereChamber.com or email Tom Lassandro, Executive Director at TLassandro@BelvidereChamber.com BELVIDERE CEMETERY HISTORICAL TOUR and PETTIT MEMORIAL CHAPEL designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, North Main Street and East Harrison, Belvidere (turn east on Harrison at North State). Self guided tours through the cemetery include visits to the graves of two Revolutionary War veterans, a Confederate soldier, and Civil War Generals Allen C. Fuller and Stephen A. Hurlbut plus the Pettit Chapel. Tour information is available at the Cemetery office Monday through Friday 8-12 and 1-4.

Call the Cemetery office 815-547-7642. See our ad on page 38.

BELVIDERE FAMILY Y.M.C.A., 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere. Facility includes 6 lane indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, fitness center which includes cardiovascular & strength training equipment, social room with kitchen facilities, summer camp and before & after school care.

Memberships are available to purchase. Daily guest passes are available to purchase for nonmembers. Scholarships for individuals or families are available for those that qualify. For more information please call (815) 547-5307, fax (815) 547-7012, belviderefamilyymca.org. See our advertisement on page 29.

Come in & taste why Bravo Pizza is the best in Belvidere, IL! Everything we make - salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, pitas, dinners, and desserts are all made to order, in house, using only the freshest ingredients!

Our inventive, affordable menu, full of creations, classic favorites and mouth watering house specials will leave you satisfied with every visit.

Bring your appetite because our portions are big!

Family owned and operated, Bravo Pizza has over 30 years of cooking experience working in our kitchen.

Our chefs create all of their exciting dishes using the best homeade ingredients of soups, sauces, dough, and more! Our friendly, attentive waitstaff serves our delicious fare in a relaxed, welcoming, 40 seat dining room, fit for any occasion.

We also offer our full menu for delivery, catering, or takeout and gluten free pizza options are available.

We proudly serve and deliver to Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Marengo, Garden Prairie and limited parts of Rockford and Loves Park.

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Weekends Additional Activities Animal Encounter April 23 - Sept. 25 Pony Rides Presentations Saturdays 10 AM - 5 PM Sundays 11 AM - 4 PM

Weekdays May 25 - August 12 Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9 AM - 3 PM

Bottles for Baby Goats Wednesdays & Thursdays at Noon Petting Zoo Fridays 11 AM & 1 PM Animal Encounters Presentations Saturdays 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM Prancer’s Gift Shop Sundays Noon & 2 PM Carmen’s Snack Shop

Adults $9, Seniors $7, Kids $5 • All Proceeds Go To The Animals.

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At Belvidere Clinic, it’s our passion to help you and your family live healthier lives. Our family practice physicians provide care for adults and children. Lab, x-rays and after-hours Convenient Care walk-in services are available at the clinic.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (815) 971-3030.

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BARR’S FLOWERS Belvidere’s Only Complete Florist

Our Floral Shop Offers • Original & Unique Wedding Designs • Fresh and Silk Arrangements • Custom Design Work • Outstanding Sympathy Work

Unique Giftware Candles • Home Decor Handmade Truffles Scarves • Purses

Our Shop Is Stocked With • Blooming & Green Plants • Gift Baskets

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Barr’s Flowers

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THE BELVIDERE IOU CLUB was established in 1924 by twenty downtown businessmen to engage in charitable activities involving Belvidere/ Boone County children. The club has grown to a 50 local businessperson organization that annually hosts the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, First Grade Christmas Program and IOU Club Shopping Tour. The IOU Club contributes to many local youth-focused organizations such as the Belvidere Family YMCA, Belvidere Park District summer camp program, Boone County Conservation District summer camp, Belvidere Youth Baseball, School District 100/Rock Valley College Running Start Program and many other worthwhile youth activities. The Club meets weekly on Friday, Noon - 1 PM at the BackStop Grill and Bill Bailey is the current president. To contact the IOU Club, email jwolf9541@aol.com.

BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB: We Serve! The vision statement of Lions International is to be the global leader in community and humanitarian service and our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. The Belvidere Lions Club enjoys being active and serving our community. Money raised at our Lion Food Pavilion at the Boone County Fair is used for local, state and international needs. The club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the VFW. Interested in becoming a Lion or a Leo or for more info contact us at Belvidere Lions, P.O. Box 398, Belvidere, IL 61008.

BELVIDERE PARK DISTRICT has been serving the community since 1919 and offers a variety of recreational, educational and fun activities for the whole family. Summer activities include our popular summer camps, swimming and swim lessons, athletics and other stimulating recreational programs for the whole family. Don’t miss some of our special events this summer such as our Youth Triathlon, Kite Fly and Summer Cinema.

Coming this summer, don’t miss our Grand Opening of our new Doty Park Sprayground...for a detailed list of offerings, pick up “The Go Guide” at the Park District at 1006 W. Lincoln Avenue, Belvidere, call us at 815-5475711 or visit us at www.belviderepark.org. See our ad on page 6.

THE BELVIDERE ROTARY CLUB, established in 1920, is one of the oldest and most prominent fraternal and social organizations in Boone County. Rotarian service focuses on strengthening fellowship, vocational service, community service and international service encompassing actions to expand Rotary’s humanitarian outreach. The Belvidere Rotary Club supports over 30 local and international charitable causes. Club members meet every Wednesday at Noon. From May through October they meet at the American Legion and from November through April at the Belvidere Family YMCA. For further details don’t hesitate to contact a Rotarian or call President (2016/17) Moha Bouacha at 815-980-5526.

BOONE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, (P.O. Box 311, Belvidere) formed in 1987, is a local arts organization established to encourage and facilitate the use of public and private resources for the development and support of the Arts. The Council presents art enrichment programs for schools, performances by artists, summer concerts in Belvidere Park, a county wide student art show, Paint on State for Heritage Days, and mural promotion & enhancement. Memberships start at $10 yearly for individuals.

Please call for information at 815-544-6242 or visit www.boonecountyarts.com and Facebook.

BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere, IL, operates with a mission of preserving natural areas, promoting environmental education and facilitating passive recreation. Since its creation in 1964, the district has preserved more than 3,000 acres of parks, trails, and preserves. Features include 900 acres in the Kishwaukee River Valley, 800 acres in picnic areas and parks, over 30 miles of hiking, biking trails, including 15 miles of the Long Prairie Trail which stretches across northern Boone County. The Nature Center/Visitor’s Center, open year round, is utilized by schools and the public. It includes a summer day camp, public programs, and distribution of a newsletter.

On site there is a historic trail which includes two historic log cabins and 5 heirloom gardens as well as an herb garden, a butterfly garden & a rain garden, which peak with the annual Autumn Pioneer Festival held the fourth weekend of September. The Roger D. Gustafson Nature Center hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Phone (815) 547-7935. Web site: www.bccdil.org See our advertisement on page 13.

BOONE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, The Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008. Telephone: 815-544-9893 (Voice & TDD); Fax 815-547-7373. Website: www.keenage.org. Office hours 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday. (Continued On Pg. 26).

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(School Programs)

Roger D. Gustafson Nature Center 603 N. Appleton Road Belvidere, IL (815) 547-7935 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 - 4:30 www.bccdil.org

Be sure to stop in and grab a brochure or ask us about our FREE newsletter.

Visit our conservation areas: • Hammertime Unleashed Dog Area • Spencer Conservation Area • Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area • “Lib” Conservation Area (Shelters Available) • Distillery Conservation Area • Long Prairie Trail Recreation Path • Flora Prairie (Nature Perserve) • Tuttle/Clarkson Natural Area • Edwards Park and Conservation Area • Beaver Bluffs Conservation Area Volunteer Opportunities Available Autumn Pioneer Festival (4th Full Weekend in September) (Hammertime Unleashed Dog Area)

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If You Are New To The Community, A Seasonal Guest, Or Someone Just Passing Through, We At O’Brien’s Pharmacy Are Always Here For You! We At O’Brien’s Pharmacy Strive To Meet The Needs Of Our Customers.

We offer: Health Screenings, Nutrition and Vitamins, Immunizations and Vaccines, Patient Charge Accounts

We now offer DISPILL medication packaging system

We accept All major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Prescription medicines are our business Experienced Pharmacists and certified Pharmacy Technicians We add flavoring to children’s liquid antibiotics for free.

A worry-free self-medication system to prevent your loved one from missing medications or taking too much- It brings peace of mind to caregivers.

Filled directly by your pharmacist so there are no mistakes.

We Offer Delivery services in the Belvidere area!

To better serve our customers, O’Brien’s Pharmacy is able to accept the following bills, plus many more!! (Full list inside store)

Detachable & portable from one single dose to the desired quantity of doses.

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We will still accept checks for Com-Ed, Nicor & Frontier

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Historical Society Museum Boone County The Mission of the Boone County Historical Society is to stimulate interest in Boone County history through education, research, collection and preservation of artifacts and archival materials.

The Museum was established in 1968 to preserve the history of Boone County by displaying and interpreting artifacts.

Featured Attractions: First car made at Belvidere Chrysler Plant, 95th Regiment Flag carried

by Boone County Soldiers, Duxtad Cabin, and many, many more local historical items.

ASK US ABOUT HOSTING YOUR NEXT EVENT AT THE MUSEUM!

314 S. State St., Belvidere, IL • 815-544-8391 • www.bchmuseum.org Hours: Closed Sundays & Mondays, Tuesday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-3

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Your Trusted Family Jeweler Since 1921 Offers the following in-store services: • Free Jewelry Cleaning & Diamond Inspection • Expert Jewelry Repair • Watch Battery Installation • Pearl & Bead Restringing • Watch Repair Service • Lifetime Trade-Up on Your Diamond Jewelry • Buying Gold, Silver and Pre-Owned Jewelry

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The Boone County Council on Aging is a multipurpose agency dedicated to all older adults, their families and their caregivers by reaching out with programs to help enrich and improve their quality of life. Services include: Computer lab, educational programs, information and assistance, in-home care, medical car escort, nutrition programs, outreach, public transportation, recreational and social programs and volunteer opportunities. Support groups include Diabetes Self Management, Low Vision, Parkinson’s, Caregivers, Grief and Veteran’s Club. A limited variety of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath chairs, and other assistance devices are available through the Lending Closet. Educational programs such as To Your Health, Memory Café, My Decisions, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Chef on the Run, Smart Drivers are offered throughout the year. People of all ages are invited to this facility.

Services of the Boone County Council on Aging are made available, in part, with funds provided under Title III-B and Title III-E of the Older Americans Act, GAP Filling Funds, and the Illinois General Revenue Funds through Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Funding for transportation is received through a Section 5311 grant with Boone County from the Illinois Department of Transportation and Downstate Operation Assistance Program funds through Rockford Mass Transit District. Funds for transportation are also provided by the State of Illinois Donated Funds Initiative from Title XX of the Social Security Act administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department on Aging.

Reimbursement is received from the Illinois Department on Aging for services provided under the Community Care Program. Funding is additionally provided by Boone County, the City of Belvidere, Belvidere Township, Poplar Grove Township, Bonus Township, Flora Township, Boone Township, Spring Township, Caledonia Township, Manchester Township, and the United Way of Boone County. A significant portion of the BCCA budget is derived from contributions from individuals, groups, clients, users and fundraising projects.

BOONE COUNTY FAIR: Country Star and multiple Grammy nominee Martina McBride will be headlining the 2016 Boone County Fair, 8791 Rt. 76, which runs from Tuesday, August 9th through Sunday, August 14th.

Martina performs Saturday, August 13th at 8:00 PM. New on Wednesday evening this year will be “The Calibrated Power Solutions Stock Diesel Truck Shoot Out Challenge” at 6:30 PM. Then there’s Next Level Professional Bull Riding Friday evening at 7:00 PM, Tractor Pulls all day Thursday with the Super Tractor & Truck Pull at 6:30 PM. Then Sunday, two great Demo Derby Shows at 1:00 & 6:00 PM. And it all starts Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM with the Annual Queen Pageant. Plus enjoy plenty of free entertainment, live stock, exhibits, vendors, rides and food galore.

Show tickets and season tickets go on sale on Saturday, July 9th at the ticket office at Gate 1 at 8:00 AM. For info go to www.boonecountyfair. com or call 815-544-2900 any Monday or Wednesday from 8:00 AM 4:00 PM. See our ad on page 3 of this guide.

THE BOONE COUNTY GARDENERS OF AMERICA have been beautifying Belvidere and Boone County since 1955. We are a group of men and women who share a passion for gardening. Our service projects include planting and/or maintaining the Ida Public Library, the Boone County Fairgrounds, the butterfly garden at the Boone County Conservation District, plantings at Culvers Restaurant, and flower urns on Main Street in Belvidere. In addition, we give scholarships each year to a Belvidere and North Boone School District senior. Club meetings include a program on gardening and are held on the 4th Tuesday in February through April at 2:30 pm; a 6:00 pm public plant auction at the Boone County Fairgrounds in May, and June through October at 7:00 pm at the Boone County Conservation District Education Center, 603 Appleton Road, Belvidere. Please check us out on Facebook by searching for Boone County Gardeners. Membership is $10 per year. For further information contact President Dick Masanz, 815-544-2261.

BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Hours: Tuesday-Friday 95, Saturday 9-3. The museum is located at 314 S. State St., in historic downtown Belvidere. At the BCHM, we are dedicated to preserving the artifacts, photos, documents, and archives that pertain to Boone County’s rich history. During your visit to the museum, you will see artifacts and exhibits relating to the history of local agriculture, industry, and economy.

You will also see an impressive automobile collection, and even an entire log cabin inside of the museum! For more information call 815-544-8391, or visit our website www.bchmuseum.org. Also, ask about hosting your next event in our beautiful new Grand Gallery! See our advertisement on page 17.

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FESTIVAL SPONSOR

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Hamburger Contest Zac Matthews Band

SATU RDAY, JU NE 25T H Downtown Belvidere 8 am-3 pm 9 am-1 pm 10 am-4 pm 10 am-4 pm 10 am-4 pm 10 am-4 pm 10 am-5 pm 10 am-6 pm 11 am-5 pm 3 pm-5:30 pm 4 pm 8 pm-10 pm

Boone County Fairgrounds

Go Karts Fire Truck Pull The Brick Art Fair Car Show Paint on State Craft Vendors at Hub Plaza Wooden-It-Be-Nice Vintage Flea Market Mural Painting Dari Ripple Activities Water Fights Duck Derby Street Dance and Light Show

All Day 8 am-3 pm 10 am-3 pm 10 am to 6 pm 10 am-6 pm 12 pm-3 pm 12 pm-5 pm 12 pm-5 pm 2 pm-6 pm 2:30 pm-10:30 pm

Diamond Classics Baseball Tournament Grit Fit 5k Challenge (Spencer Park) Kansas City BBQ Competition Truck Show Tractor Show YMCA Activities Kids Carnival Concerts Heritage Days Pig Roast (Mobile Quik Stop) Farm Bureau Tractor Pull

SU NDAY, JU N E 26T H Downtown Belvidere 10 am 10am-2 pm 10 am-5 pm 12 pm-3 pm 3 pm

Boone County Fairgrounds

Heritage Days Patriotic Worship Service Mural Painting Wooden-It-Be-Nice Vintage Flea Market Bed Races Parade

All Day 5 pm-8 pm 5 pm-8 pm 5 pm-9 pm 7 pm-9 pm 9 pm-10 pm

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Thank you to all our sponsors. Space prohibits a full listing. To see an updated list, please visit facebook.com/belvidereheritagedays.

For More Event Details

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BELVIDERE FAMILY YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere (815) 547-5307 www.belviderefamilyymca.org

We Have Activities For All Ages Belvidere Family YMCA members enjoy a full range of fun and exercise, including a variety of adult and youth programs . . . plus we have the latest in contemporary fitness equipment. The Belvidere Family YMCA is your place to belong for life.

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Visit our website for the current brochure and more information at www.belviderefamilyymca.org Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM-10:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Poplar Grove Vintage Wings And Wheels Museum To Preserve And Communicate Transportation Heritage

Dedicated To Pre-WWII Transportation History Located on the Poplar Grove Airport (C77), the Museum is on 12 acres and has several early 20th Century airplane hangars and automotive garages which have been saved from destruction and relocated to our campus where they have been renovated for future generations to enjoy.

HOURS: May - Sept., Thurs. - Sat., 10 AM to 3 PM, Sunday, Noon - 3 PM. Other Times By Appt.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors (62+), $3 Children, 7 & Under Free.

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Special Events are held throughout the year. Visit poplargrovewingsandwheels.com or for updated event information.

Poplar Grove Vintage Wings And Wheels Museum 5151 Orth Rd., Suite A-1, Poplar Grove, IL 61065 Phone: 815-547-3115 Fax: 815-544-1666 Email: vintagemuseum@gmail.com

We Offer An Eclectic Mix Of Vintage, New, Repurposed And Artisan Goods; Wanderlust Inspired!

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• Large Liquor Departments Walk-In Coolers At Both Locations

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BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP....

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Belvidere Township has 79 miles of road, 73 subdivisions with approximately 120 cul-de-sacs and 4 subdivision pending outside the city limits of Belvidere.

Belvidere Township is involved in many programs throughout the year. We sponsor a Shred Day Program to destroy unwanted documents each Spring. We provide a drug collection site for unused and outdated medicines in the summer. In 2012 local voters authorized Belvidere Township to negotiate electric rates for residents and small businesses in the township.

For your safety Belvidere Township has five tornado sirens. The sirens will use the following tones to indicate weather warnings. These are used in Boone County. Neighboring communities may have other signals. Regular testing is the first Tuesday of each month.

Steady Tone: When the tornado siren goes off with a steady tone, and sounds for three (3) minutes (that is a long time), it means the Weather Bureau has issued a tornado warning. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted in the area. Go to the basement or nearest tornado shelter.

Tornado Watches: There is no siren signal for a tornado watch. If you get this message over the television or other media, it means the Weather Bureau has issued a tornado watch. Conditions are right for the formation of a tornado, but none has been sighted. Be alert for the warning siren.

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Page 35 CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. 13400 Highway 76, Poplar Grove (6 miles north of Belvidere on Highway 76), is a private residential community. Recreational facilities include a 210-acre lake (swimming, fishing and boating), nine-hole golf course, recreation facility with fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts, parks and playgrounds. Open houses are held from 2-4 pm on most Sundays during the year. For more information call the Association office (815) 339-0500 or visit our website, www.candlewicklake.org.

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB OF BELVIDERE: The mission of Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere is to contribute to community well-being through charitable donations and volunteer service with special emphasis on supporting efforts to prevent and find a cure for diabetes. Cosmo donates to many worthy causes in the community through funds raised at their annual golf outing and their corn booth at the Boone County Fair. The club meets on Wednesdays at the Moose Club. Contact is Steve Lindstrom, P.O. Box 611, Belvidere, IL 61008 or 815-282-1288.

DEAN FOODS COMPANY, Ice Cream Division, 630 Meadow Street, Belvidere, is a major producer of ice cream. Public tours are not available at this time. Dean Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor, producing a full line of dairy and other food products, including fluid milk, cottage cheese, ice cream and frozen novelties, frozen yogurt, and specialty foods such as dips. Products are sold to supermarkets, specialty foods stores, food service facilities, other food processors, and internationally.

GENERAL MILLS, 915 E. Pleasant Street, Belvidere, is a major yearround packaging facility for frozen vegetables, food service cereals and Nature Valley granola bars. This facility has been operating in this community since 1903, over 110 years. Public tours are not available at this time. General Mills has a team based environment and is very active in the community. www.belviderelive.com HOLIDAY ACRES, 7050 Epworth Rd., Garden Prairie (3/4 mi. east of Rt. 20, 1/4 mi. north). Established in 1967. Now the fifth largest campground in Illinois. 460 improved sites with water and electricity (200 sites occupied with seasonals); primitive areas will accommodate 90 plus tents.

One and one-half miles of river frontage on the Kishwaukee River. Large playgrounds, plenty of washrooms and hot showers, and a 25’ x 60’ swimming pool plus laundromat. Snack bar & lounge open to the public. Bottle gas service, water & electric available. Open mid April to mid October, 815-547-7846. See our ad on page 15.

IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 320 N. State, Belvidere (N. State at W. Madison), was established in 1883 when General Allen Fuller donated $5,000 to the city to establish a library in memory of his daughter, Ida. Our 15,000 sq. ft. facility houses more than 90,000 items including books, CD’s, audiobooks & movies. We also subscribe to more than 300 magazines & newspapers. We are also adding a number of downloadable e-books & audiobooks to our collection. We have a wonderful local history & genealogy room that provides information on the history of Belvidere & Boone County. Storytimes held weekly. Computer & internet access available as well as free wireless internet. We offer public fax service & photocopy machines. City residents pay taxes which support the library. Non-residents may purchase a library card to obtain the same library services. The cost of a non-resident library card is .20% (.0020) of the taxable value of the homeowner’s residence or 20% (.20) of a month’s rent for renters. Library staff can look this information up on the assessor’s website. The minimum cost of a card is $35. We belong to an 8 member consortium that shares a catalog & circulation system. Library hours are 10 AM - 8 PM Mon.- Fri., 10 AM - 5 PM Saturdays. 815-544-3838, fax 815-544-8909, www.idapubliclibrary.org. We are also on Facebook (facebook.com/idapubliclibrary) & Twitter (idapublibrary).

NORTHERN ILLINOIS TOURISM OFFICE Please stop by the Northern Illinois Tourism Office in Belvidere, in the lower level of the Township Building off of Fairgrounds Road. Office hours vary. There are many brochures available for you offering information on local, regional and statewide attractions and events, as well as knowledgeable travel professionals to make suggestions for your weekend getaways. We’re glad to be a part of Belvidere and Boone County! We offer Boone County Tourism Statistics; Boone County Tourism Brochures; Illinois Lincoln Highway (National Scenic Byway) Brochures; Regional Brochures from Local Convention & Visitors Bureaus; Illinois Visitor Guides; Lodging Information - Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts; State Park Information; and much more! 8200 Fairgrounds Road, Belvidere, Illinois 61008; Phone 815-547-3740; Fax (same as phone number); E-mail: info@visitnorthernillinois.com or visit us at www.visitnorthernillinois.com.

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Farmers’ Market Every Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Rain or Shine)

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CT’s Hobbies Comics, Cards, Games, Toys & More Monday Casual Magic 6-9 PM Tuesday Smash Brothers 4 PM Wednesday Dungeons & Dragons 6 PM Friday Magic Tournament 6:30 PM Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament 1 PM Modern Magic 6:30 PM Sunday Pokemon 1 PM 508 S. State St., Belvidere • 815-323-0098 Monday-Thursday 12 PM-7 PM; Friday & Saturday 12 PM-8 PM; Sunday 12 PM-6 PM

OUTDOOR WORLD-PINE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND, 5710 Shattuck Rd., Belvidere. 3 mi. southeast of Belvidere. Enjoy the quiet life in our spacious wooded camping resort. You can enjoy sites, within walking distance of all the recreation facilities. We have planned activities, a large air conditioned rec hall, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, ball field, fishing, swimming pool, nature trail, game room, & laundry. For membership info. or reservations call 815-547-5517. We offer full hook-up sites by reservation only & 20 primitive tent sites for public use, & pavilion rentals for special events. Reservations must be made & paid in full prior to arrival.

PARADISE CAMPING RESORT, 11122 Station St., Garden Prairie (6 mi. east of Belvidere, one block north of Rt. 20). The family campground is on the Kishwaukee River. If your leisure interests run towards fishing, swimming or tubing, along with a quiet peaceful setting, you’ll love it here.

Seasonal, monthly or nightly camping. Nightly camping includes water & electric. Open mid April to end of October. Some sites available all year.

Phone 1-877-GO-CAMP1 (toll free) & we will be happy to send you a brochure, or drive out and see our resort, we are close by. Visit our website at www.paradisecampingresort.com. See our advertisement on page 10.

U Of I EXTENSION, 205 Cadillac Ct., Suite 3, Belvidere, offers a wide variety of educational & informational programs for adults & youth. The office is headquarters for the Boone Co. 4-H program. Boone Co. Master Gardeners are available by phone or onsite April - September to answer your horticulture questions. Educational programs are offered in areas of Agriculture & Natural Resources; 4-H/Youth Development; Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences; Community & Economic Development. For current programs or general information, call the office Monday-Friday 812 or 1-4:30 at 815-544-3710. Online at web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

THE ZONTA CLUB OF BELVIDERE is part of Zonta International, founded in 1919, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 64 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives. Contact the Zonta Club of Belvidere by mail at P.O. Box 1651, Belvidere, IL 61008 or E-mail: Zontabelv@yahoo.com.

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Belvidere, IL

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American Legion

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Sunday Breakfast PUBLIC WELCOME

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2016 Schedule of Events Cherry Valley Festival Days Baumann Park, Cherry Valley www.valleydays.com....................................................................August 26-28 Insane Inflatable 5K Boone County Fairgrounds, Pricilla Cantu, 815-399-2233 Ext 239...............................................................August 27 Curry Gem Auction Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 815-544-2772.........................................................................................................September 10 Family Kite Fly Prairie Fields Sports Park, belviderepark.org...................................................................................................September 10 4H Horse Fun Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Melissa Irwin 815-544-3710..................................................................................September 10 Chicago FM Club Radio Expo Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Radio Expo Hot Line, 708-357-1049.....................................................September 24 Autumn Pioneer Festival Bo. Co. Conservation Dist., 603 Appleton Rd., Belvidere, 815-547-7935..................................September 24-25 Tebala Shrine Haunted House Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Mark Torrance 815-871-6226.........................................................................October General Mills/Green Giant United Way Parking Lot Sale 915 E. Pleaseant Street, Belvidere.....................................................October 1 Prairie Riders Snowmobile Grass Drags Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, Dan Johnson 815-289-1401.......................................................October 2 Fall Diddley Craft Show Bo. Co. Fairgrounds, 815-385-5745.....................................................................................................October 8-9 Belvidere’s Halloween Parade Hosted By Belvidere IOU Club, 7PM Downtown Belvidere.........................................................October 30 Halloween Trick or Treat Watch Boone County Shopper as dates get closer..............................................................................October 31 Veteran’s Day Parade Downtown Belvidere, 9:30 AM, 815-544-2014.......................................................................................November 11 Holiday Lights Display Belvidere Park Dist., 815-547-5711....................................................................................December 2- January 1 Christmas In The Country Tebala Shrine, Newburg Rd., 815-547-1664................................................................................December 2-3 Hometown Christmas Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Belvidere, belviderechamber.com..........................December 2 Hometown Christmas Parade Belvidere Park Dist., 815-547-5711 • 10 AM • S. State St........................................................December 3 Holiday Walk/Christmas In The Cabins 6-8 PM Bo. Co. Conservation Dis., 603 Appleton Rd., Belvidere, 815-547-7935.......December 3

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323 S. State Street Belvidere, IL 61008

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY GENERATION AFTER GENERATION. At Alpine Bank, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with the products and services needed to reach their financial goals.

Stop in and visit us today to find out how we can help you!

16 Convenient Locations BOONE COUNTY LOCATIONS: 600 S. State St., Belvidere 311 Logan Ave., Belvidere (drive-up only) 1425 N. State St., Belvidere

Checking, Savings and Money Market Accounts – From Checking to Money Markets and everything in between, we can provide you with the type of account that suits your needs.

1988 Gateway Center Dr., Belvidere

Consumer Lending – Competitive rates, flexible payment options and fast approvals make it quick and easy to borrow the money you need for a new car, home improvement, or any other reason.

E. State & Perryville, Rockford

WINNEBAGO COUNTY LOCATIONS: 1700 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford

Spring Creek & Mulford, Rockford Wesley Willows Town Center, Rockford Auburn & Main, Rockford (Opening Fall 2016)

Mortgage Lending – Purchasing your dream home should be fast, friendly and uncomplicated. We offer personalized service and competitive rates to help you get the home you want at a mortgage rate you can afford - and it is all done locally.

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1908-2016: Helping people, businesses and our communities succeed for over 100 years. *Investments are not deposits of Alpine Bank. Investment securities offered through Alpine Trust & Investment Group are not FDIC insured, not guaranteed and are subject to risk including possible loss of principal.